More than 40 Mount Saint Mary College students in Newburgh were celebrated for their academic achievements at the recent induction ceremony for Aquinas, Ralph and Boyle Scholars.
Held in the Aquinas Hall atrium on campus, about 200 people attended the ceremony, which recognized Mount Saint Mary”™s best and brightest.
Honor cords to the scholars, to be worn at graduation, were distributed by Mount President Jason N. Adsit, and Vice President for Academic Affairs George Abaunza.
The keynote address was delivered by Charles Zola, assistant to the president for mission Integration, director of the Mount”™s Catholic and Dominican Institute, and associate professor of philosophy.
Aquinas, Ralph, and Boyle Scholar awards are presented to students who attain a high degree of proficiency in their studies and have demonstrated a sincere commitment to learning at the college. Candidates must be full-time students; only 5% of each class may be nominated.
The Mount”™s heritage of St. Dominic advances the Dominican charism of study and service. It provides a forum for discussion of contemporary ethical issues and enhances Catholic and Jewish dialogue.
